Speech & Language Therapy Assistant

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Exeter

Hybrid

GBP 21,000 - 22,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Job summary

Devon Partnership NHS Trust in Exeter invites applications for a Bank Band 4 Speech & Language Therapy Assistant. The post supports children with speech, language and communication needs across Devon Partnership Trust and is part of a system-wide allied health team.

The role involves assisting SLT services, running groups, supporting assessments, and developing resources under supervision. Flexible working options may be considered; applicants with relevant experience are encouraged.

Qualifications

GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent)
Foundation level degree/equivalent level 5 qualification
Training/knowledge in child development including fundamentals of communication and therapy for children

Responsibilities

Assist in providing Speech and Language Therapy services to children with SLCN across the trust
Assist with setting up/leading parent groups, children’s groups, assessments, interventions, and resource development under supervision

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Concentration under pressure

Presentation skills

Organisational skills

Time prioritisation

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Empathy

Enthusiasm

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Foundation degree

Child development training

Job description

Bank Band 4 Speech & Language Therapy Assistant

Children and Family Health Devon is a system-wide service that delivers an integrated, coordinated support model which wraps around the child, young person and family. It has been specifically designed to respond to all elements of the commissioners strategy and specification along with the vision and strategic direction of the Integrated Care System for Devon. It builds on our strong relationships across education, health, social care and voluntary sector services in Devon, and, most importantly, it has been developed and refined in partnership with children, young people and their families/carers.

Children and Family Health Devon is part of an Alliance that is unique and brings together five leading providers of adult and childrens community, acute and mental health services in Devon:

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust
Livewell South West

Job summary

Children and Family Health Devon is part of an Alliance that is unique and brings together five leading providers of adult and childrens community, acute and mental health services in Devon:

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust
Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust
Northern Devon Healthcare NHS Trust
Livewell South West

Key voluntary sector organisations:

Young Devon
Vranch House
Kooth

Academic Partners:

University of Exeter
University of Plymouth
Marjon University

Children and Family Health Devon is committed to promoting equity and inclusion for all communities; to providing specialist children and young peoples health services which are accessible, appropriate and which recognise the diversity of people, their needs and choices.

Main duties of the job

To assist in the provision of the Speech and Language Therapy Service to children with speech, language and communication needs across Devon Partnership Trust.
To include, but not limited to, assisting with the setting up and running of parent groups, childrens groups, individual assessment and intervention, advice and target setting within settings/ home and developing resources and packages of care.
The post-holder will be accountable for own professional action and recognise own professional boundaries, seeking advice as appropriate. He/she will be involved in projecting a positive image of the service as all times, working independently within the framework of the service through receipt of regular supervision and the trust appraisal system.

About us

About Devon Partnership Trust

We provide mental health, learning disability and neurodiversity services, as well as a range of specialist & secure services for the wider south west region & nationally. We are passionate about promoting good mental health & wellbeing. We strive to use the expertise & resources within our organisation, and through our partnerships, to deliver high quality services that are safe & focused on people's recovery.

We are committed to developing a culture of coproduction, involving patients, families & carers in everything we do

Our values

We not only recruit based on qualifications & experience - we recruit individuals who possess & demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. These include such attributes as showing a commitment to quality of care, improving lives of others, giving respect, dignity & compassion. We can bring those values to life in our everyday tasks by giving a smile; making time for people; challenging ourselves & others, & being open to new ideas.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer & applications are encouraged & welcomed from all sections of the community, regardless of any protected characteristics as governed by the Equality Act 2010. Part time & flexible working applications will be considered & supported, where possible. We particularly encourage applicants with lived experience of mental health conditions, neurodiversity or learning disabilities. We are a Disability Confident Leader.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification which will provide further information on this role

Person Specification

Specific Skills

Essential

Excellent communication skills able to provide and receive complex and sensitive information and overcome barriers to understanding, to include negotiation and problem-solving skills
Able to demonstrate good analytical and reflection skills
Ability to concentrate under pressure when carrying out therapy sessions
Good presentation skills, both written and verbal
Ability to work independently under pressure with good organisational skills
Ability to work flexibly and good prioritisation skills
Demonstrates ability to be a good team member
Understanding of the roles of other professionals (relevant to the client groups) and evidence of good working relationships
Excellent Interpersonal skills including observation, listening and empathy skills
Enthusiasm for this area of work

Qualifications

Essential

G.C.S.E in Maths and English (or equivalent)
Foundation level degree/equivalent level 5 qualification in relevant area
Documented evidence of training, knowledge and experience in child development including the fundamentals of communication, communication breakdown and therapy procedures with specific reference to children

Desirable

Knowledge of Speech and Language Therapy and modification procedures, verbal and non-verbal methods of communicating; acquired through combination of formal training, short courses and experience
Qualification/Training in provision of direct intervention with a child
Relevant experience working within a Speech & Language Therapy team

Experience

Essential

Relevant experience of working with children and young people with speech, language and communication needs in community / education settings
Relevant experience of working with Speech and Language Therapists
Experience of working in a team
Experience of working independently with a child/young person with speech, language and communication needs following a programme set and modelled by a Speech and Language Therapist, to include recording progress and outcomes and experienced in modifying the approach to meet the childs changing needs, in order to achieve the agreed outcome
Experience of working with children and young people with autism
Experience of working with children and young people with learning disability and complex needs
Evidence of knowledge of professional boundaries - recognition of when to refer on to a qualified Speech and Language Therapist

Desirable

Knowledge of standards of record keeping including confidentiality
Experience of working with families and carers of people with communication disability
Experience of working within education settings
Experience of innovative practice and involvement in a project or service that delivered this
Experience of training others e.g. setting staff / Parents
Experience in relevant paid or voluntary work

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Devon Partnership NHS Trust

Address

Wonford House

Dryden Road

Exeter

Devon

EX2 5AF

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.dpt.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)